Barbara Walters' most fascinating people list made a friend so angry she demanded I get on a train and go kick Babs' butt or at least take a job at ABC News. This demand came as a surprise to me, since I hadn't imagined applying for either job, but I could see her point: Ms. Walters fell for the oldest of old soaps. Most people on that list are selling things, not doing them. This has been a bad year for bad behavior by unattractive and uninteresting bad men.

I made a list and in no particular order:

Sandra Fluke
Remained dignified in the face of Rush Limbaugh's assault and Darrell Issa's snub.

Gabrielle Douglass
The first black person, male or female, to win the Olympic All-Around gold medal in gymnastics.

Alex Guarnaschelli
By far, the most interesting chef on TV this year.

Hillary Clinton
I've never been a Hillary fan, but this year, she has been intriguing to watch.

Maxine Waters
Three words: press conference diva.

Malala Yousafzai
Give this brave girl an education.

Nancy Pelosi
About half the time, the most trustworthy person in the federal government.

Elizabeth Warren
We'll see how things play out in a year, but her election, defeating Scott Brown, was worth every anxious moment.

Anita Sarkeesian
Brave!

Anne Hathaway
This week, she flattened Matt Lauer in a way he has deserved for decades.

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